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Anees Bazmee recalls his debut Swarg as film turns 36

Anees Bazmee recalls his debut Swarg as film turns 36

Filmmaker and writer Anees Bazmee turned nostalgic as his first major writing project, Swarg starring late Bollywood superstar Rajesh Khanna, Govinda completed 36 years. Taking to his social media account, Aneez Bazmee shared the film’s poster featuring Rajesh Khanna and Govinda, and gook a trip down memory lane, recalling the movie that marked a major turning point in his career as a writer. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Juventus Shares ‘Manju Bhai’ Painting Reel From Welcome; Anees Bazmee’s Iconic Scene Goes Global | Bollywood News

Juventus Shares ‘Manju Bhai’ Painting Reel From Welcome; Anees Bazmee’s Iconic Scene Goes Global | Bollywood News

Last Updated:February 13, 2026, 19:32 IST Juventus shares viral reel featuring Welcome’s iconic ‘Manju Bhai’ painting. Anees Bazmee’s cult Bollywood scene goes global, delighting Indian fans worldwide. Juventus surprised fans by sharing a reel featuring Welcome’s iconic ‘Manju Bhai’ painting, sending Bollywood lovers into a frenzy and turning the cult comedy moment into a global pop-culture crossover. In a crossover that no one quite anticipated, Bollywood nostalgia collided with international football fandom when Italian football giant Juventus shared a reel featuring the iconic ‘Manju Bhai’ painting from Welcome. The unexpected post has since gone viral, sending Indian fans into a frenzy and turning a beloved comedic prop into a global pop-culture moment. Juventus Shares ‘Manju Bhai’ Moment The reel, posted on Juventus’ official Instagram handle, featured two team members standing before the famously eccentric ‘Manju Bhai’ painting, recreating the intense, almost reverential gaze that made the original scene from Welcome so memorable. What elevated the moment further was the caption: “Manju Bhai Ko Tag Karo.” The playful use of Hindi by an international football club …

Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan set to REUNITE after 6 years in Anees Bazmee’s next film?

Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan set to REUNITE after 6 years in Anees Bazmee’s next film?

Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan set to REUNITE after 6 years in Anees Bazmee’s next film? Home News and Gossip Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan set to REUNITE after 6 years in Anees Bazmee’s next film? Bollywood actors Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan are set to reunite for an upcoming untitled movie directed by Anees Bazmee, marking their collaboration after 6 years. an upcoming film directed by Anees Bazmee. The partnership has been a hot topic during the last few weeks, and recent updates show that Vidya Balan has officially joined the project as one of the female leads alongside Akshay. This project signifies a significant reunion for Akshay and Anees Bazmee, who last collaborated in Mission Mangal in 2019. The upcoming film is anticipated to combine humor, compelling character development, and captivating storytelling aspects that both Anees Bazmee and Akshay are recognized for. Akshay Kumar and Vidya Balan’s chemistry According to Hindustan Times, a source clarified the situation …

Exclusive| Here’s who has come on board as Akshay Kumar’s leading lady in his next with Anees Bazmee

Exclusive| Here’s who has come on board as Akshay Kumar’s leading lady in his next with Anees Bazmee

Akshay Kumar’s search for his leading lady- make that one of the leading ladies- for his next, has come to an end! HT City has exclusively learnt big developments about his next film, being directed by Anees Bazmee. The director- actor duo is reuniting for a film after 14 years, having last worked on Thank You together in 2011. Akshay Kumar with Vidya Balan Also read: Jailer 2: Vidya Balan to play Mithun Chakraborty’s daughter in Rajini film A source tells us that Vidya Balan has been roped in for the new film, “Akshay and Vidya share effortless chemistry as actors, as has been evident with films such as Heyy Babyy (2007), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (2007) and Mission Mangal in the past. Off screen too they share a good equation. Which is why it was a resounding yes from everyone in the team when Vidya’s name popped up. The story will see two female actors, and one of them will be her.” Akshay and Vidya will be reuniting six years after Mission Mangal. Akshay’s slate is …

Dil Raju confirms film with Akshay Kumar to be directed by Anees Bazmee

Dil Raju confirms film with Akshay Kumar to be directed by Anees Bazmee

A few days back, reports were rife that Salman Khan is in advanced talks with South director Vamsi Paidipally and producer Dil Raju for a big masala movie. While there is no new information on that front, the producer is currently developing a film fronted by Akshay Kumar. In an official statement, the producer`s team shared that they are developing a project with Akshay Kumar. They also requested all to not spread any misinformation regarding the project as it was rumoured that it is the remake of a South film.  Dil Raju collaborates with Akshay Kumar In their statement, Dil Raju’s team said, “In light of recent rumours and ongoing speculation surrounding the upcoming projects of Producer Dil Raju and Sri Venkateswara Creations, we wish to clarify that these reports are entirely baseless and have been blown out of proportion. Several outdated speculations are being linked to current developments, which is inaccurate.” They added, “We are presently developing a project with Akshay Kumar that will be directed by Anees Bazmee. The film is currently in …

EXCLUSIVE: Akshay Kumar and Anees Bazmee team up for family comedy film, on floors in Feb 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Akshay Kumar and Anees Bazmee team up for family comedy film, on floors in Feb 2026

Akshay Kumar is on a roll these days. The superstar, who received appreciation for his incredible performances in Sky Force and Kesari Chapter 2 and entertained the audience with his comic timing in Housefull 5 and Jolly LLB 3 this year, is planning a strong line-up for his 2026-2027 releases. The actor is already reuniting with Priyadarshan in three films- Bhooth Bangla, Haiwaan, and Hera Pheri 3, with the first two slated to hit the screens next year. He also has Welcome To The Jungle in the pipeline. And now, the actor is teaming up with another renowned director with whom he shared a great camaraderie in past collaborations.  Speculations are rife that the actor is reuniting with Anees Bazmee for a double role comedy-drama titled Ram Aur Shyam. Contrary to the ongoing reports, Pinkvilla has exclusively learned that the actor is indeed joining hands with Anees Bazmee, but it’s not for Ram Aur Shyam. Akshay Kumar is teaming up with director Anees Bazmee for his next project, according to sources. This won’t be their speculated double-role comedy, …

No Entry 2 in works! Anees Bazmee, Boney Kapoor and Manu Anand ‘plot new adventures’

No Entry 2 in works! Anees Bazmee, Boney Kapoor and Manu Anand ‘plot new adventures’

Image Source : INSTAGRAM No Entry 2 in works with Anees Bazmee and Boney Kapoor Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 director Anees Bazmee has shared an exciting sneak peek of No Entry 2 on social media, posting a photo from the recce in Greece alongside producer Boney Kapoor and Director of Photography (DOP) Manu Anand. The trio is seen doing a recce at Greece for the highly anticipated sequel. ‘Plotting new adventures in Greece with the producer Boney Kapoor ji and DOP Manu Anand ji! Prepping for the madness that’s #NoEntry2,’ Bazmee wrote in the caption, teasing fans with a glimpse of the grand scale of the film’s international shoot. While the plot remains tightly under wraps, the film is expected to continue the original’s hilarious mix of mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and laugh-out-loud moments. The original No Entry, which became a massive success upon release in 2005, saw the three male leads caught in a complicated web of lies and deceit. With No Entry 2 already stirring up anticipation, fans are eager to see what outrageous scenarios …

No Entry 2: Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Arjun Kapoor’s director Anees Bazmee shares Greece PICS as he prepares for ‘madness’

No Entry 2: Varun Dhawan, Diljit Dosanjh, Arjun Kapoor’s director Anees Bazmee shares Greece PICS as he prepares for ‘madness’

Just a few days ago, Pinkvilla informed you that director Anees Bazmee, Boney Kapoor, and the team of No Entry 2 were all set to go on a recce to Greece by the end of January. Now, the director has raised anticipation by sharing glimpses from their recce session for the Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor, and Diljit Dosanjh starrer. On February 2, Anees Bazmee took to his Instagram and posted pictures from the recce session in Greece, accompanied by producer Boney Kapoor and DOP Manu Anand. In the first picture, the trio is seen standing against the picturesque backdrop of the country, followed by a few more clicks from their visit.  “Plotting new adventures in Greece with the producer Boney Kapoor ji and DOP Manu Anand ji! (accompanied by a globe and a movie projector emoji) ️ Prepping for the madness that’s #NoEntry2,” the post was captioned. Pictures of No Entry 2’s team from the recce session in Greece: It is important to mention that Pinkvilla exclusively informed you about this development. A reliable source shared …

Anees Bazmee`s son Faizan wraps shoot of directorial debut stars Sanjay Mishra

Anees Bazmee`s son Faizan wraps shoot of directorial debut stars Sanjay Mishra

Director Anees Bazmee’s son, Faizan Bazmee, makes his directorial debut with the short film Postman, featuring the renowned actor Sanjay Mishra. Speaking about the film, Faizan says, “The film follows the journey of a postman living in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK), whose life is shaped by political unrest and personal struggles. One day, he receives a mysterious letter meant for him an event that changes his life in unimaginable ways. The story beautifully intertwines themes of resilience, duty, love, and the power of untold truths in a land overshadowed by conflict.” Faizan Bazmee heaps praise for actor Sanjay Mishra Reflecting on his experience as a debutante director working with Sanjay Mishra, Faizan adds, “This was my biggest project yet as a director, and while I was initially nervous about working with an actor as brilliant as Sanjay Mishra, he made the experience seamless with his incredible work ethic and commitment. Despite having a dupe, he insisted on performing the long-running sequences on the uneven ground himself. I feel fortunate to have worked with such an inspiring …

Raj Kapoor@100: Directors Anees Bazmee, Imtiaz Ali, Hansal Mehta remember showman of Hindi cinema | Bollywood

Raj Kapoor@100: Directors Anees Bazmee, Imtiaz Ali, Hansal Mehta remember showman of Hindi cinema | Bollywood

Mumbai, A passionate filmmaker who effectively translated the realities of life on screen without compromising on the entertainment quotient of his films is how the current crop of directors in Hindi cinema describe Raj Kapoor, who would have turned 100 on December 14. Raj Kapoor@100: Directors Anees Bazmee, Imtiaz Ali, Hansal Mehta remember showman of Hindi cinema Raj Kapoor, son of film and theatre veteran Prithviraj Kapoor, was an actor, an editor, a director and a producer who founded RK Studios in 1948. In his career spanning four decades, he directed only 10 films, starting with “Aag”, “Barsaat”, “Awara”, “Shree 420”, “Sangam”, “Mera Naam Joker”, “Bobby”, “Satyam Shivam Sundaram”, “Prem Rog”, and “Ram Teri Ganga Maili”. “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3” director Anees Bazmee, who worked as a sixth assistant to Raj Kapoor on 1982’s “Prem Rog”, said he is proud to have studied filmmaking at what he calls the ‘Raj Kapoor University’. “He made films that were ahead of their time. He understood the harsh realities of life which he beautifully brought on screen and that …